10 Questions
What is the function of cilia in the respiratory tract?
To entrap microorganisms
What is the main function of the mucous membranes in the gastrointestinal tract?
To entrap microorganisms
Which substance is NOT found in tears for protecting the conjunctiva?
Lactic acid
Which component provides physical and chemical protection to the conjunctiva?
Tears
Which type of immunity is present since birth and acts against almost any foreign molecules and pathogens?
Innate immunity
What is the main function of physical barriers in innate immunity?
Inhibit the growth of most microorganisms
Which term refers to the ability of an organism to resist infections by pathogens?
Immunity
Which type of immunity relies on previous exposure to a pathogen and has memory?
Adaptive immunity
What is the characteristic of innate immunity with regard to its specificity and reliance on previous exposure?
Non-specific to any one pathogen and does not rely on previous exposure
Which component provides the first line of defense against microorganisms in innate immunity?
Skin and mucous membranes
Explore the basic concepts of immunology and learn about the immune response to foreign challenges, the distinction between innate and adaptive immunity, and the components of the immune system.
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